This is an elegant vintage Maru obi with fan, 'kicho'(partition used by noble people in ancient days), 'kaioke' (a hexagonal container to store clam shells, which are used ancient shell matching game - 'kaiawase'), 'shou-chiku-bai'(auspicious three motifs - pine tree, bamboo and ume blossom) and 'Kiku'(chrysanthemum) pattern, which is woven.Lots of shining gold foil threads are added to the pattern.Textile is exquisite silk and has soft touch. The length is rather short. 380cm(12ft 5.61in) The pattern is designed up side down to be tied with hikinuki knot style.

It has discoloration on the base due to its age.Although not shown on the figure, it has tiny patinas a little.It also has some other imperfections such as folding lines. For the details, please refer to the photos and figure.

Though it has some imperfections by ages, please enjoy its full taste of vintage!